Aspiration pneumonia
Conditions
Interventions
(1)Dental examination and evaluation of oral hygiene status by dentist (2)Guidance by dental hygienist (subjects, nurse, care worker) (3)Oral care and guidance by nurses and care workers
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, University of Yamanashi
Social Welfare Corporation, Yamanashi Worker Welfare Association, Kyoritsu Nursing Care Center, Momosono Public Interest Incorporated Association, Yamanashi Worker Medical Association, Koma Kyoritsu Dental Clinic
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) The elderly requiring home-based support and care for those 65 years or older who use outpatient nursing care services or short-stay nursing care services facilities (2) A person who has given written consent from the person or his / her sponsor regarding participation in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those who are expected to use the facility for less than 3 months. A person who is judged to be inappropriate as a target by the judgment of the dentist.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation items before and after 3 months of oral care system (1) The number of general bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa detected in the oral cavity (2) Evaluation score of each item of OHAT-J (Oral Health Assessment Tool) (3) Evaluation (%) of Plaque Control Record (PCR) created by O'Leary et al. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation items before and after 3 months of oral care system Implementation status of oral care,Practitioner of oral care, Caregiver's intervention in oral care, Consultation of dental regular checkups | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactFuminori Tanabe
Faculty of Medicine, University of Yamanashi Department of Fundamental and Clinical Nursing
Outcome results
None listed